Judge David Stith Sworn In

Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Scarlett Stith, 14 months, grabs at the face of her father, David, on Wednesday as Stith and Judge Missy Medary close their eyes for the opening invocation during the swearing-in ceremony for Stith at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith raises his hand in front of Judge Missy Medary on Wednesday as Medary administers the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony for Stith at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith looks on as Judge Sandra Watts says a few words about the judicial office Wednesday during Stith’s swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith (left) shakes hands with Judge Jose Longoria as state Rep. Todd Hunter (center) looks on Wednesday before the swearing-in ceremony for Stith at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith gets a hug from a supporter Wednesday following his swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith greets well-wishers Wednesday near the wall of portraits of judges following the swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge Sandra Watts (left) talks with Judge David Stith on Wednesday during Stith’s swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Judge David Stith (right) hugs Judge Missy Medary on Wednesday after Medary administers the oath of office during Stith’s swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Carlie Stith helps her husband, David, put on his robe Wednesday during his swearing-in ceremony at the Nueces County Courthouse.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Newly sworn-in Judge David Stith says a few words Wednesday at the Nueces County Courthouse.